Great news. Yes I have enough watches to keep me busy in the mean time - just always wanted something ceramic and sub from Panerai after I just got rid of my 243 from noob.
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PAM 508 V6F - and other versions - [ QC pics allowed ]
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Well, tell me, which factory did deliver them the P3000 clone movement? Should be easy call for you as an "insider". If you know the answer I WILL make my apologies. If not, well... You'll be just one of "those" newbies again we see often.
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And my QC photos after long wait... I hope it has better pearl and bezel colors..
Nice the pearl looks a lot better with natural lighting the camera flash makes it look off
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Looks good. Can't wait to see your pics.
Pearl colour is obviously slightly off but I guess this can be rectified with a new pearl?
Pearl colour is obviously slightly off but I guess this can be rectified with a new pearl?
Polonus, I see in your pics what virpag said: first pic the pearl looks convex and translucent, second and third pic it looks concave, less transparent and better colour.
Hopefully it will look even better in real life.
Anyway I think it's common sense that the maker improves that pearl considering the investments made to produce a whole sub case in real ceramic.
As it is it won't probably sell the volumes they need to recoup their money.
And... matthew, did I hear pre-v??? You might or might not be a real insider, but sure you know how to catch my attention!
Hopefully it will look even better in real life.
Anyway I think it's common sense that the maker improves that pearl considering the investments made to produce a whole sub case in real ceramic.
As it is it won't probably sell the volumes they need to recoup their money.
And... matthew, did I hear pre-v??? You might or might not be a real insider, but sure you know how to catch my attention!
Polonus, I see in your pics what virpag said: first pic the pearl looks convex and translucent, second and third pic it looks concave, less transparent and better colour.
Hopefully it will look even better in real life.
Anyway I think it's common sense that the maker improves that pearl considering the investments made to produce a whole sub case in real ceramic.
As it is it won't probably sell the volumes they need to recoup their money.
And... matthew, did I hear pre-v??? You might or might not be a real insider, but sure you know how to catch my attention!
Surely, the pearl looks better but KW themselves are stating that the bezel upgrade is not out yet. Although this could take quite a while, I'd like to trust my buddy that like he said about 4 months ago, around CNY it shall be out with spot on rep just like the 438. A new era is about to start on KW maker. They will be focusing on rather rare models panerai has produced both pre-v in time and also very rare models; they are in the process of sourcing valuable pieces they are looking to replicate. IMHO, the maker has gone a tremendous effort to keep the anal customers happy; the makers themselves are perfectionists in real life. If you even see imperfections in their watches, it's not that they are trying to profit off of versions but rather try and build the perfect one while selling a few with imperfections.
Anyhow, I don't need to validate my credibility, up to you whether or not you may want to believe. I'm obviously not a worker or partner of any maker / just old time buddies from my home-town, have known them way before KW was even out...
?'ll give you guys a hint; They are in the process of building a new watch completely themselves; it's ultra-rare and uber-cool
and another thing is they are adding Rolex to their portfolio this year. Their perfectionism might end up with a super-rep submariner once in for all for those who have been looking for one!
And I can tell you gentlemen that upon release of 508, they will be working on 305, 569. And last but not least is there is about 51% chance of a 507.
I truly do hope KW won't do "versioning" on regular basis since everyone will be keeping from buying any current version
They will likely get released but there are uncertainties on some parts at the moment. They have purchased the 127 last year as gen so replication should take anywhere from a few months to a 7-8 months. Also, imho Noob has already made the ultimate editions of these watches which can obviously be better with mods but I don't see a lot of selling-piece type of point but then again we'll see.
Oh man definitely lusting after a 569. The hobnob dial on a destro submersible [emoji7].Surely, the pearl looks better but KW themselves are stating that the bezel upgrade is not out yet. Although this could take quite a while, I'd like to trust my buddy that like he said about 4 months ago, around CNY it shall be out with spot on rep just like the 438. A new era is about to start on KW maker. They will be focusing on rather rare models panerai has produced both pre-v in time and also very rare models; they are in the process of sourcing valuable pieces they are looking to replicate. IMHO, the maker has gone a tremendous effort to keep the anal customers happy; the makers themselves are perfectionists in real life. If you even see imperfections in their watches, it's not that they are trying to profit off of versions but rather try and build the perfect one while selling a few with imperfections.
Anyhow, I don't need to validate my credibility, up to you whether or not you may want to believe. I'm obviously not a worker or partner of any maker / just old time buddies from my home-town, have known them way before KW was even out...
?'ll give you guys a hint; They are in the process of building a new watch completely themselves; it's ultra-rare and uber-cool
and another thing is they are adding Rolex to their portfolio this year. Their perfectionism might end up with a super-rep submariner once in for all for those who have been looking for one!
And I can tell you gentlemen that upon release of 508, they will be working on 305, 569. And last but not least is there is about 51% chance of a 507.
Looks like we could have a winner now
GEN
REP (new pics from Sead)
Pearl looks flat, slightly recessed and no longer transparent.
I think there's really little room/need for improvements now, the watch looks practically spot on in my eyes :nana:
GEN
REP (new pics from Sead)
Pearl looks flat, slightly recessed and no longer transparent.
I think there's really little room/need for improvements now, the watch looks practically spot on in my eyes :nana:
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I was not initially impressed by her until I saw that combo... lost breath... hope KW will release a super rep
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I was not initially impressed by her until I saw that combo... lost breath... hope KW will release a super rep
I saw and worn the gen in a Panerai AD in Madrid. It is impressive, different and elegant . It is another thing in comparison with the other subs
A must
But we will need, correct lume colour, the correct bezel knurling and bezel upper external polished edge
All hopes in KW version
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